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Blush Pink Nandina (Nandina domestica ‘AKA’) is a compact, mounded evergreen shrub with striking pink new growth that fades to light green, providing four seasons of interest. In fall and winter, the foliage takes on brilliant pink and red tones, creating a standout feature in any garden.
This versatile shrub works beautifully as an accent, in shrub borders, mass plantings, or as an informal, low hedge. Its small size also makes it ideal for edging and smaller landscape spaces. Blush Pink Nandina tolerates some shade, though foliage color is best in sunny locations with afternoon shade. Also known as Heavenly bamboo.
Blush Pink Nandina Care
Plant in well-drained, moist soil and water regularly until established. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring. In colder zones, cut back to the ground in early spring if dieback occurs.
Blush Pink Nandina Spacing
For shrub borders or mass plantings, space 3 feet apart from center to center. For informal or low hedges, plant 2 feet apart, measured from the center of each shrub.
Why Grow Blush Pink Nandina?
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Evergreen shrub with four seasons of colorful foliage
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Compact size ideal for borders, hedges, and small spaces
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Brilliant pink and red fall and winter foliage
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Drought tolerant once established
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Versatile for accent plantings, mass plantings, or informal hedges
Red Diamond Midsize Loropetalum is the perfect choice for adding bold, four-season beauty and rich color to your landscape.

Blush Pink Nandina Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10 |
| Flower Color(s): n/a |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s): Green to Blush |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 2 Feet |
| Spread: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Habit: Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Dwarf, Interest Year-Round |
| Scientific Name: Nandina domestica 'AKA' PP19916 |
| Common Name: Blush Pink™ Nandina |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2026. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 29th |
| Zone 9 | April 5th |
| Zone 8 | April 12th |
| Zone 7 | April 19th |
| Zone 6b | April 26st |
| Zone 6a | April 26th |
| Zone 5b | May 3rd |
| Zone 5a | May 3rdth |
| Zone 4 | May 10th |
| Zone 3 | May 17th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!